Furthermore has a new IPA, using hops grown within 20 miles of Spring Green. After reading this review, I knew I had to try it. Last week I stopped at Steve's on Junction Road and was told they didn't have it in yet, but they took my phone number and said they would give me a call. Great customer service.

I got a chance to try it a few days later when having dinner at the Old Fashioned, which has it on tap. Btw, I like their expansion. Seating is no longer at a premium with the extra space. Anyways, I enjoyed it and was hoping for that phone call. Steve's didn't disappoint and after their call I picked up a couple sixers at $11 a pop. It's a very limited production, so I recommend buying quickly.

I've about had it with brewers trying to out-hop one another. Cramming a hundred more IBU's into a pint class doesn't make for a better beer IMHO. Bring me some flavor other than bitter. The world needs more Porter's and Trippels and less over Hop-ulant face crushers.

fisticuffs wrote:I've about had it with brewers trying to out-hop one another. Cramming a hundred more IBU's into a pint class doesn't make for a better beer IMHO. Bring me some flavor other than bitter. The world needs more Porter's and Trippels and less over Hop-ulant face crushers.

Not saying you should try it, but I did and I didn't think it was all that hoppy. It all depends on what you're used to.

I like a good hoppy beer once in a while. My problem is that every other craft beer that comes out is some variation of IPA and hopped out as much as possible. I liked the Moon Man which at least attempted to be something other than hoppy. I'll have a Hoppaliscious from time to time but one is usually enough.

I tried it a couple weeks back when it was on tap at Vintage Brewing. It's not overly hoppy and I found it to be very balanced. While I'm not a hophead myself I do enjoy balanced IPA/APA's and I thought Hopperbolic was right in my wheelhouse.

I enjoyed several Hopperbolics at Furthermore's Shitty Barn Party back in October. I enjoyed the beer and the party. At $11/6-pack, it was probably cheaper at the party (but I'm not complaining). I like hoppy beers to the point that I don't even bother trying new malty ones. Fortunately, most local and regional brewers have at least one IPA in their lineup, so I'm seldom disappointed at bars or beers shops in Madison. I thought Hopperbolic was quite good, but it didn't stand out as a noticeably different IPA. That said, I didn't have any other beers to compare at the time, let alone IPAs.

I was sad to see New Glarus Brewing Co.'s Hearty Hop IPA get sidelined in favor of Moon Man, which certainly isn't as hearty.

Finally came across this. I agree that it isn't over-hopped per the extreeeeeeeeeme!! marketing trend of the past few years. It's well balanced, though my hunch is that it wants for a bit of dry-hopping – for that exquisite hoppy high note that sings but doesn't bite.

Were I not spoiled by the New Glarus Hearty Hop, I'd say it's the best IPA I've had in years.

As far as Moon Man, I think it's really nothing more than a cost-saving measure. That is, it's no more terrible than it is worthy.

Tried it..good, but doesn't stand out against the rest of the local apa's/ipa's. Great to see local ingredients being used. My favorite "local" beer this year though was Local Acre from Lakefront.

to all those who don't like hoppy beers..don't drink them. duh. Plenty of varieties out there for everyone. I'm actually confused at those who think so many of our local beers are overhopped. I find most of them quite tame when it comes to IBU's.This is the land of miller lite...so I guess I'm not suprised.

fwiw..I am a cerified hophead..though I like my beers balanced. My favorites are imperial/double versions..which add the malt alcohol to match the hops. 10% alc, 100 ibu..sounds about right. Sometimes I like my beers to tie me up, and slap me around with a little Amarillo, Cascade, Nugget or what have you

Though now I'm on bourbon stout kick, as its that time of year. But that's another thread...